Obviously dominant, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City was surprised by Manchester United in the middle of the first half of the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday afternoon. Diogo Dalot, the Red Devils’ left-back of the day from the left of the field, sent a huge opening towards Alejandro Garnacho. The Cityzens defense completely collapsed…
Josko Gvardiol caught the young Argentinian international but did not see the exit of his goalkeeper, Stefan Ortega Moreno, and sent the ball with his head towards his own goal! The German goalkeeper was lobbed and this made Garnacho happy, who pushed the ball into the back of the net for a surprise opener (30th).
Manchester City takes a 2nd!
Kobbie Mainoo even doubled the lead for Manchester United ten minutes later, served magnificently by Bruno Fernandes (39th). The recent 2024 English champions, who did not win the League Cup (won by Liverpool) nor the Champions League, are therefore in difficulty.
Coming 8th in the Premier League, Manchester United is obliged to win this FA Cup to compete in a European Cup next season (in this case the Europa League). Erik ten Hag, the Dutch coach of the Old Trafford residents, should arrive in the coming days.
